Wiglet



March 25, 1969 P. MAZZOCCO WIGLET Filed Feb. 29, 1968 a 0 mu WA mM m u H P BY I ATTORNEY United States Patent 3,434,481 WIGLET Philip Mazzocco, 1041 Windermere Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15218 Filed Feb. 29, 1968, Ser. No. 709,449 Int. Cl. A41g 3/00, /00

U.S. Cl. 13253 4 Claims ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE This invention relates to a wig or wiglet, sometimes called a cardinal, for substantially covering a womans hair.

Wiglets and the like have usually been attached to the hair by means of bobby pins, combs, 'and the like, at numerous positions. This involves many disadvantages since such mode of attachment is very time consuming and still does not provide assurance that the wiglet will remain in place, such as when the head is bent forward, as when picking up an object from the floor. Also it requires professional services.

An object of the present invention is to provide a novel wiglet construction including novel means for detachably fastening the wiglet to a womans head comfortably and in an easy and quick manner, without the necessity of a mirror, and which provides assurance that the wiglet will not be displaced even when bending the head forwardly or in any other direction.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a base or support for a wiglet which is not only strong and durable but which provides a high degree of ventilation, not heretofore achieved by commonly used wiglets, and which provides uniform distribution of the wiglet hairs.

Another object of the invention is to provide a novel means for yieldingly and securely fastening the wiglet to a ladys head without discomfort normally attendant to wearing 'hairpieces.

Other objects and advantages will become more apparent from a study of the following description taken with the accompanying drawing wherein:

FIG. 1 is a side view of a wiglet applied to a womans head and embodying the principles of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the wiglet showing the spring attaching element;

FIG. 3 is a side view of the wiglet showing a modification of the spring attaching element;

FIG. 4 is a somewhat enlarged bottom view of the Wiglet and more clearly showing the base support of band construction of the wiglet and the mode of attachment of the leaf spring element thereto; and

FIG. 5 is an enlarged, fragmentary view of an end portion of the leaf spring element 7 with a portion of a cloth cover broken away to show the inner construction of the spring.

Referring more particularly to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 of the drawing, numeral 1 generally denotes a wiglet or cardinal as it is sometimes called, embodying the present invention comprising a mass of hair 2 of matching color with that of the wearer, each of which hairs has an end securely attached to a base or support comprising a plurality of radially extending bands 5 secured to a plurality of circumferentially extending bands 6 of different diameter, which bands are of strong cloth material arranged as shown more clearly in FIG. 4. On the outermost band 4 there may be attached a small comb 11 for fastening the base or support to a ladys hair near the forehead. It will be noted that the abovementioned band arrangement with spaced radial and circumferential bands provides considerable openings so as to give substantially 50 percent of open space for ventilation purposes. Also such arrangement distributes the hair un1 formly throughout the head as well as providing a very strong and durable support for the wiglet.

An important feature of the invention resides in a leaf spring element 7 for detachably securing the wiglet to the sides of a womans head. The spring 7, in its normal or unsprung form will assume a contour substantially that of a circle as shown in FIG. 2. If desired cushioning pads 8 made of sponge rubber or other suitable resilient or cushioning material may be provided on the end portions of spring 7 so as not to irritate the temples of a womans head.

The intermediate portion of leaf spring 7 is sewed onto a diametrically extending tape or band 5 as shown in FIG. 4. Spring 7 is preferably made of the construction shown in FIG. 5, that is, in the form of Swiss watch spring wire 10 bent into sinuous form and covered by cloth 9, such as silk or nylon cloth. This construction is continued throughout the entire length of the leaf spring 7. Such construction provides much greater comfort to the womans head, that is, there is considerably less irritation from clamping pressure as would otherwise be provided if spring 7 were of one solid piece of spring material, such as a plastic band.

While only leaf spring 7 is all that is necessary to securely hold the wiglet on a womans hair, further assurance may be had by also using the comb 11 and inserting it in the forehead portion of the head. Additionally, if desired, a bobby pin may be inserted through the diametrically opposite part of band E1 on which comb 11 is located.

FIG. 3 shows a modification of the leaf spring 7 which embodies the construction shown in FIGS. 2, 4 and 5 with an additional leaf element 13 extending from the top of the forehead to the nape of the neck at the rear of the head. In other words, the leaf spring loops rigidly connected together centrally at right angles. Bobby pins, such as 12, may be additionally used if desired, for preventing displacement of the leaf spring assembly.

Thus it will be seen that I have provided an efiicient wiglet or cardinal construction which enables very quick and very easy attachment of the wiglet to a womans hair without the need of a mirror and without the need of any professional assistance from a beauty operator and which requires no additional fastening means and yet which provides secure and assured attachment to the head and hair and in a manner such that the attaching means are not visible and will not interfere Wit-h the combing of the wiglet hairs and blending them with the natural hair of the wearer; furthermore, I have provided a novel spring construction which provides an amazing degree of comfort in wear; also I have provided a novel band arrangement to which the hairs are secured for providing substantially 50% ventilation, as well as providing a very strong and sturdy base for a very long life.

While I have illustrated and described several embodiments of my invention, it will be understood that these are 'by way of illustration only, and that various changes and modifications may be made within the contemplation of my invention and within the scope of the following claims.

I claim:

1. A wiglet comprising a base to which hair is attached, said base comprising a plurality of radially extending cloth bands and circumferentially extending cloth bands of different diameter in spaced relationship for providing con siderable openings for ventilation between said bands; a leaf spring which is in the form of a strip which is normally of substantially circular outline with confronting ends closely spaced apart, the intermediate portion of the leaf spring being attached to said base whereby the end portions of the spring may be sprung apart and held against the temples of the wearers head for securely holding the wiglet in place.

2. A wiglet as recited in claim 1 wherein said leaf spring is in the form of a spring wire bent into sinuous shape throughout the entire length of the spring and encased in cloth.

3. A wiglet as recited in claim 1 wherein said spring has an additional arm extending at right angles for clamping to the back of the head of the wearer.

4. A wiglet as recited in claim 1 wherein cushioning pads are provide-d on the end portions of said leaf spring.

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,692,719 11/1928 Busey.

3,273,570 9/1966 Allison 132 -s3 3,307,563 3/1967 Regina 132 s3 FOREIGN PATENTS 701,974 1/1931 France.

LOUIS G. MANCENE, Primary Examiner.

JAMES W. MITCHELL, Assistant Examiner. 

